2016 Volvo V60 · 12,044 MOT tests
2016 Volvo V60 reliability
2016 Volvo V60s fail 19.8% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 10 V60 years (12,044 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V60s: 21.6%)
- 19.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V60s: 21.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 71,356
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,044
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.2% of tests fail here (25% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Volvo V60
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.2%
- Brakes4.7%
- Lights and electrics4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
- Suspension1.7%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.28%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.61%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.28%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.71%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.05%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Registration plate lamp not working 0.99%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.61%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.81%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.05%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.4%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.97%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.73%)
Is a 2016 Volvo V60 reliable?
2016 Volvo V60s fail 19.8% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 10 V60 years (12,044 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Volvo V60 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.28% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.61% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.28% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Volvo V60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Volvo V60 shows 71,356 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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